agh! i havent been on here for aaages - the concert was brilliant wasnt it? I loved it when aj ran through the crowd - i was like EEEEEK! he he

i went early that day with my sis - well i dragged her there to see the soundcheck coz i heard they were letting fans through even if they didnt have backstage passes. of course i went nuts when i heard this and went there anway to see if i could get through and i did! it was amazing. i ended up meeting one of the backdoor dads (part of the fox fm competition) and he got my sis and i through with him.

so i was sitting there front row at soundcheck in complete shock - the guys were so funny and gorgeous - couldnt believe i was there. nehoo i took video footage and pics of it so if anyone wants to see it just lemme kno and il upload it for ya.

Kevin has left the band statement from their official site, i read this on ninemsn last night.

[quote:d9894fef23]Statement to our fans from the Backstreet Boys regarding Kevin Richardson departure from the group:

â€œEarlier this year, after much soul searching, Kevin Richardson came to us and told us that he had decided to leave the group and pursue other interests. He gave his blessing to continue the music without him.

We have no intention of replacing Kevin, and the door will always be open for him to return to the Backstreet Boys. We wish him the all the best in his future endeavors.

This weekend we are returning to the studio to begin the follow-up to Never Gone, and will see you later this year with a new album.â€

Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell and AJ McLean

Statement from Kevin Richardson

â€œAfter 13 years of what can only be described as a dream come true, I have decided that it is time to leave the Backstreet Boys. It was a very tough decision for me but one that was necessary in order to move on with the next chapter of my life. Howard, Brian, Alex and Nick will always be my little brothers and have my utmost love and support. I would like to thank the Backstreet fans for all the beautiful memories we have shared together and look forward to including you in the next phase of my life. I wish my brothers continued success and look forward to their new album.â€